I'm a highly-experienced director, writer and video editor based in Stockport, South Manchester, although I also work all over the UK and further afield. I split my time between: - Producing, writing and directing films for my clients; - Freelance video editing and writing; - Training people in film-making and especially editing with Premiere Pro. I specialise in technical and industrial subjects although over the years have worked in almost every genre. I am adaptable, highly experienced and enthusiastic. Originally BBC trained, I have made programmes and commercials for the BBC, ITV and other broadcasters as well as producing sales, corporate and training videos for clients like Amazon, B&Q, Bauer Media, The British Council, MINI, Car & Driving, and many more. I have worked all over the UK as well as all over Europe, Africa, the US and the Far East.…

Ian Sandall

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I'm a highly-experienced director, writer and video editor based in Stockport, South Manchester, although I also work all over the UK and further afield. I split my time between: - Producing, writing and directing films for my clients; - Freelance video editing and writing; - Training people in film-making and especially editing with Premiere Pro. I specialise in technical and industrial subjects although over the years have worked in almost every genre. I am adaptable, highly experienced and enthusiastic. Originally BBC trained, I have made programmes and commercials for the BBC, ITV and other broadcasters as well as producing sales, corporate and training videos for clients like Amazon, B&Q, Bauer Media, The British Council, MINI, Car & Driving, and many more. I have worked all over the UK as well as all over Europe, Africa, the US and the Far East.…

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I’m a highly-experienced director, writer and video editor based in Stockport, South Manchester, although I also work all over the UK and further afield.

I split my time between:

  • Producing, writing and directing films for my clients;
  • Freelance video editing and writing;
  • Training people in film-making and especially editing with Premiere Pro.

I specialise in technical and industrial subjects although over the years have worked in almost every genre. I am adaptable, highly experienced and enthusiastic.

Originally BBC trained, I have made programmes and commercials for the BBC, ITV and other broadcasters as well as producing sales, corporate and training videos for clients like Amazon, B&Q, Bauer Media, The British Council, MINI, Car & Driving, and many more.

I have worked all over the UK as well as all over Europe, Africa, the US and the Far East.

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Language

French
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Director/ Writer / Editor at SPL Communications (www.splcomms.uk)
January 1, 1993 - Present
Highly experiencedd director / writer / editor working on all types of corporate and training films for blue-chip clients
Director at BBC Manchester
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Wrote and directed network TV

Education

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Qualifications

Fellow of the Institute of Videography
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Life Sciences, Agriculture & Mining
    paper Video Editing Reel

    Just a few examples of productions I have edited. I am a skilled Premiere editor - I also teach Premiere at beginner, intermediate and advanced level.

    I have a fully-equipped edit system with a powerful computer, 25 Tb of local storage, colour-accurate monitors, and physical control surfaces for both colour grading and audio balancing. I also have a late-model Macbook Pro for remote editing.

    My editing rates are very reasonable and I am willing to do a deal for block bookings.

    paper Self-shot reel

    https://vimeo.com/iansandall/pd2023

    When budgets are tight I have a solution.

    You can hire me as a PD (Photographer/Director.)

    Of course, one person can only get so much done in one day whereas two or more people can achieve a lot more, but for many requirements, a single person is all you need.

    I have a full broadcast shooting kit with a wide ranges of lenses, microphones, lights and all accessories needed for most eventualities. I have shot all over the UK and abroad.

    I have shot all footage on this reel and edited most as well. (Some I wrote too!)

    paper Fixing Up with Amazon and Practical Classics

    I was instrumental in producing, directing and part-filming and editing the initial series of 10 programmes for Bauer Media for Practical Classics, sponsored by Amazon. Filmed at the Practical Classics workshop, the ten programmes showed how two classics were restored using parts and services from Amazon.

    paper Arvia Technology - Water Treatment

    These two animations were produced for Arvia to demonstrate how their advanced water treatments work and you’ll find them (and many other videos I have produced) on their site: www.arviatechnology.com

    Both After Effects-based animations were produced by a talented freelancer working for me, whilst final editing and captioning was carried out by me. (Although I am reasonably competent in After Effects and even teach it at beginner/intermediate level, something like this is best left to the experts; not only are they quicker but better too!)

    Producing explainer videos is something I do a lot of and clients appreciate the fact that I normally get the technical stuff right quite quickly, as well as being able to help them with the right approach and tone of voice for an authentic B-to-B sell.

    paper Automotive Reel

    I have made a lot of automotive content and this reel illustrates some of them: From the Goodwood Festival of Speed to car reviews for Car & Diving, I’ve spent more than a few hours shooting and editing car-related content - and of course, I’d love to do more!